EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 1H 53M
Ex-Marine Turned Motorcycle Club President | Raffaele Ruggiero
from Locked In with Ian Bick · host Ian Bick
Raffaele Ruggiero grew up in the Bronx with an upbringing that shaped his discipline and drive. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, he found his passion for motorcycles and the brotherhood that came with it. That passion eventually led him to becoming the President of a Least of Saints Motorcycle Club chapter. In this episode, Raffaele shares his journey from military service to the motorcycle world — the discipline, the loyalty, the challenges, and what it really takes to lead. #MotorcycleClub #USMarine #BronxStories #BikerLife #OutlawCulture #VeteranStories #Brotherhood #truecrimepodcasts Thank you to BLUECHEW & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew & pay five bucks for shipping. Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Raffaele Ruggiero: https://www.instagram.com/raffaelearuggiero?igsh=MXJlZGdpc3V2b2F1 Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 – From the Bronx Streets to Brotherhood 10:30 – Family, Hard Work & Early Life Lessons 18:40 – Teenage Rebellion & Street Temptations 27:00 – Staying Out of Trouble & Choosing the Right Path 36:15 – Joining the Marines & Learning Real Discipline 46:25 – Life in the Marine Corps: Lessons & Challenges 54:00 – Returning Home to Family & Construction Work 55:50 – The Tragedy That Rekindled His Motorcycle Passion 01:01:30 – Rediscovering Brotherhood Through Motorcycles 01:07:05 – Finding Family in a Motorcycle Club 01:13:00 – Inside Biker Culture: Traditions & Misunderstandings 01:21:05 – Leadership, Loyalty & Life Inside the Club 01:28:00 – Staying Grounded: Values, Faith & Responsibility 01:33:00 – Lessons from Club Life & Finding Christianity 01:39:00 – Second Chances & Advice for Returning Citizens 01:48:00 – Helping Others & Building a Better Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Raffaele Ruggiero grew up in the Bronx with an upbringing that shaped his discipline and drive. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, he found his passion for motorcycles and the brotherhood that came with it. That passion eventually led him to becoming the President of a Least of Saints Motorcycle Club chapter. In this episode, Raffaele shares his journey from military service to the motorcycle world — the discipline, the loyalty, the challenges, and what it really takes to lead. #MotorcycleClub #USMarine #BronxStories #BikerLife #OutlawCulture #VeteranStories #Brotherhood #truecrimepodcasts Thank you to BLUECHEW & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew & pay five bucks for shipping. Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Raffaele Ruggiero: https://www.instagram.com/raffaelearuggiero?igsh=MXJlZGdpc3V2b2F1 Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 – From the Bronx Streets to Brotherhood 10:30 – Family, Hard Work & Early Life Lessons 18:40 – Teenage Rebellion & Street Temptations 27:00 – Staying Out of Trouble & Choosing the Right Path 36:15 – Joining the Marines & Learning Real Discipline 46:25 – Life in the Marine Corps: Lessons & Challenges 54:00 – Returning Home to Family & Construction Work 55:50 – The Tragedy That Rekindled His Motorcycle Passion 01:01:30 – Rediscovering Brotherhood Through Motorcycles 01:07:05 – Finding Family in a Motorcycle Club 01:13:00 – Inside Biker Culture: Traditions & Misunderstandings 01:21:05 – Leadership, Loyalty & Life Inside the Club 01:28:00 – Staying Grounded: Values, Faith & Responsibility 01:33:00 – Lessons from Club Life & Finding Christianity 01:39:00 – Second Chances & Advice for Returning Citizens 01:48:00 – Helping Others & Building a Better Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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